#  Graduate Profile: Tenzin Gyurmey, MTS ‘24 

 





May 13, 2024

 

 

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Tenzin Gyurmey, MTS ‘24 / Courtesy photo

 



 

## How I've Changed 

My time at HDS has been transformative. Having spent the last twenty years in a Buddhist monastery with limited exposure to a multireligious or multicultural environment, being immersed in the diverse religious and cultural atmosphere at HDS has profoundly shaped my religious identity. It has made me more aware of and embracing towards pluralism, allowing me to appreciate the value of both religious and cultural diversity.

## Memorable Moment 

I don't have a single standout moment, but my overall experience has been filled with memorable and great moments.

## Favorite Class or Professor 

Choosing a favorite class is challenging because each one has been insightful and memorable in its own right. However, if I had to choose two among them, "Museum as a Buddhist Institution," taught by Professor Charles Hallisey, stands out as one of my favorites. The course's development of ideas, coupled with a physical class trip to the MET Museum and Rubin Museum in Manhattan, made it particularly eventful and enjoyable. "Forgiveness," taught by Professor Matthew Potts in spring 2024, remains one of the most fascinating classes for me. It delved into the concept and idea of forgiveness from both Christian and Buddhist perspectives.

## Message of Thanks 

I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my professors Janet Gyatso, Charles Hallisey, Van der Kuijp, Frank Clooney, Chris Berlin, and Matthew Potts for their exceptional teaching. I'm also deeply thankful to the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, my teacher Geshe Chenga Tsering, and my family for their unwavering support and guidance, without which I would not have reached this point. Additionally, I am grateful to all my beloved peers for making me feel at home here and for sharing those memorable moments with me.

## What I Hope to Be Remembered By 

I hope to be remembered as the Tibetan Buddhist monk in maroon robes, wandering around campus, deeply inspired by the academic research and scholarship present in HDS and the larger Harvard campus.

## Future Plans 

I plan to return to my hometown of Tawang in the northeastern part of India to work at my school and foundation, which I started in 2017, providing education to children and adults. As a Buddhist teacher, I also aim to travel and give talks and teachings on Buddhism in India and around the world. My personal interest in scholarly research on various aspects of Buddhist philosophy and history will continue, with a particular focus on the future of Buddhism in the Himalayan region.



 

 

 



 

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